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 Join FCCLA! More
than ever, Americans want accountability in their
schools. School systems and teachers across the country
are stepping up the challenge in countless innovative
ways.
One key resource for thousands of schools is a career
and technical student organization such as FCCLA.
Times and
fashions have changed significantly since we started.
But the mission that guided us in 1945 continues to
serve us today: To promote personal growth and
leadership development through family and consumer
sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of
family member, wage earner, and community leader,
members develop skills for life through character
development, creative and critical thinking,
interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and
vocational preparation.
Student Activities, Service and Recognition
FCCLA lets students learn and develop practical,
real-world skills and talents--keys to success whether
they are entering the work force directly after high
school or going on to college. With the guidance and
inspiration of teacher-advisors, FCCLA members grow into
well-rounded adults through:
Exciting, well planned activities...
specifically designed to break down the walls
separating occupational and academic learning. We
offer interdisciplinary activities that address a
variety of learning styles, from individual projects
that introduce and strengthen critical thinking and
decision-making skills, to team projects and
cooperative learning activities.
An emphasis on family and community service...
that builds bridges between school, family and
community. These programs get students involved in
exciting community service programs, and at the same
time get community members involved with the school.
Often the first real opportunity students have to
give back to their community, these experiences can
create lasting, highly positive impressions.
Recognition of student achievement...
as individuals and as team members. FCCLA offers
members the opportunity to shine through "high
challenge, low threat" competitions. A great example
is the STAR Events program (Students Taking
Action with Recognition), which
recognizes members for efforts and achievement in
chapter and individual projects, leadership skills
and occupational preparation. STAR Events let
students plan for their multiple roles as family
member, wage earner and community member.
FCCLA Chapters...
with more than 7,500 local chapters, FCCLA
emphasizes family and consumer sciences education
and preparation for jobs and careers in family and
consumer sciences related occupations. Examples
include (but not limited family life education,
housing and home furnishings, culinary arts, food
service, hospitality and tourism, catering, child
care, interior design - and the list goes on!
Starting a Local Chapter is Easy!
1.
To learn
more about starting an FCCLA chapter at your school,
contact Sheri Cone at 602-542-3040 or
Sheri.Cone@azed.gov.
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2.
We'll send
you a complete, no-obligation Membership Kit, with all
you need to get started: background information, new
chapter checklist, calendar of events and application
deadlines, resources, activity ideas, a recruitment
poster and booklet...and more!
3.
Steps to
forming a new chapter.
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Review
files in the family and consumer sciences department
to determine previous FCCLA activities.
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Contact
your state advisor and talk to advisors near by.
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Review
school policies regarding student organizations.
Discuss with school administrators the advantages of
starting a chapter, pointing out the value added
relationship FCCLA has with the curriculum and the
school.
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Discuss
the possibility of starting a chapter with
prospective members - those who have taken or are
taking family and consumer sciences. Guide students
to form a chapter and begin a project by using the
FCCLA Planning Process.
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Request
a chapter membership packet from your state advisor.
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After
the chapter has been formed, affiliate by sending in
national and state dues as soon as possible. You
will then begin to receive Teen Times and
other chapter mailings.
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Attend
region, state and nationally sponsored events to
become familiar with FCCLA activities.
CLICK HERE TO AFFILIATE
Last Updated: August
14,
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